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This authoritative & comprehensive dictionary contains clear concise definitions of Approx. 3500 key economic terms Covering all aspects of economics including economic theory & policy applied microeconomics & macroeconomics labour economics public economics & public finance monetary economics & environmental economics this is the essential reference work in this area The new edition of this dictionary has been updated to include entries on China India & South America to reflect the increase in prominence of these regions in the global economy There is strong coverage of international trade & many entries on economic organizations & institutions from around the world Fully revised to keep up to date with this fast-moving field this new edition expands the coverage to include entries such as austerity measures General Anti Abuse Rule propensity score matching & shadow bank Entries are supplemented by entry-level web links which are listed & regularly updated on a companion website giving the reader the opportunity to explore further the areas covered in the dictionary Useful appendices include a list of institutional acronyms & their affiliated websites a list of Nobel prize-winners in economics the Greek alphabet & a list of relevant websites As ideal for browsing as it is useful for quick reference this dictionary remains an essential guide for students & teachers of economics business & finance as well as for professional economists & anyone who has to deal with economic data ...

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The revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author & broadcaster Ian Ridpath A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration & the equipment involved to astrophysics cosmology & the concept of time The dictionary also

Includes:: biographical entries on eminent astronomers as well as worldwide coverage of observatories & telescopes Supplementary material is included in the appendices such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions & the constellations a table of planetary data & numerous other tables & diagrams complement the entries The entries have been fully revised & updated for this edition & new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy including magnetic reconnection Fornax cluster luminosity density & Akatsuki The content is enhanced by entry-level web links which are listed & regularly updated on a companion website A Dictionary of Astronomy is an invaluable reference source for students professionals amateur astronomers & space enthusiasts

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Fully revised & updated for the seventh edition this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology either at school or university With more than 5500 clear & concise entries it provides comprehensive coverage of biology biophysics & biochemistry Over 250 new entries include terms such as Broca's area comparative genomic hybridization mirror neuron & Pandoravirus Appendices include classifications of the animal & plant kingdoms the geological time scale major mass extinctions of species model organisms & their genomes Nobel prizewinners & a new appendix on evolution Entry-level web links to online resources can be accessed via a companion website ...

This wide-ranging & authoritative dictionary contains over 7100 entries covering all areas of business & management including marketing organizational behaviour business strategy law & taxation In its sixth edition it features the very latest developments such as those relating to information technology (including mobile technology) & the financial crisis & the subsequent sovereign debt crisis Entries have been updated to refer to recent events & news in the field for example the LIBOR scandal Over 100 new entries have been added including bitcoin Cog's Ladder mobile commerce Six Sigma social media theory of institutional deficiencies & zero-hours contract Furthermore there is expanded coverage of areas such as financial regulation & corporate social responsibility with a number of new entries offering insight into these topics including aw-shucks defence & Financial Conduct Authority The new edition of this established bestselling dictionary elucidates modern financial & management jargon defining entries in a clear concise & accessible manner With recommended web links for many entries accessible & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Business & Management companion website this edition is more informative than ever This A-Z reference work is essential for business students teachers & professionals & useful for anyone needing a guide to business terminology ...

Fully revised & updated the seventh edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry either at school or at university With over 5000 entries-over 175 new to this edition-it covers all aspects of chemistry from physical chemistry to biochemistry The seventh edition boasts broader coverage in areas such as nuclear magnetic resonance polymer chemistry nanotechnology & graphene & absolute configuration increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these fields New diagrams have been added & existing diagrams updated to illustrate topics that would benefit from a visual aid There are also biographical entries on key figures featured entries on major topics such as polymers & crystal defects & a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory biochemistry explosives & plastics ...

Previously named A Dictionary of Computing this bestselling dictionary has been renamed A Dictionary of Computer Science & fully revised by a team of computer specialists making it the most up-to-date & authoritative guide to computing available Containing over 6500 entries & with expanded coverage of multimedia computer applications networking & personal computer science it is a comprehensive reference work encompassing all aspects of the subject & is as valuable for home & office users as it is indispensable for students of computer science Terms are defined in a jargon-free & concise manner with helpful examples where relevant The dictionary contains Approx. 150 new entries including cloud computing cross-site scripting iPad semantic attack smartphone & virtual learning environment Recommended web links for many entries accessible via the Dictionary of Computer Science companion website provide valuable further information & the appendices include useful resources such as generic domain names file extensions & the Greek alphabet This dictionary is suitable for anyone who uses computers & is ideal for students of computer science & the related fields of IT maths physics media communications electronic engineering & natural sciences ...

This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building surveying & civil engineering terms & definitions available Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields it covers in over 7500 entries the key areas of construction technology & practice civil & construction engineering construction management techniques & processes & legal aspects such as contracts & procurement Illustrations complement entries where necessary & other extra features include entry-level web links which are listed & regularly updated on a companion website Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction & related areas as well as for professionals in the field ...

This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building surveying & civil engineering terms & definitions available Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields it covers in over 7500 entries the key areas of construction technology & practice civil & construction engineering construction management techniques & processes & legal aspects such as contracts & procurement Illustrations complement entries where necessary & other extra features include entry-level web links which are listed & regularly updated on a companion website Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction & related areas as well as for professionals in the field ...